Biweekly Briefing Articles

5 Things To Know: CDPH Publishes Health Care Facility License Fee Updates

The California Department of Public Health has published All-Facilities Letter 26-24, which informs licensees of fiscal year 2026-27 license renewal and report of change application fees that were effective July 1, 2026. Email the Revenue Collection Unit at RCollection@cdph.ca.gov with questions about license renewal payments; with questions about submitting complete application packets, required forms, or the application review process, visit the...

North County Partnerships Strengthen Access to Care

July 1 marked an important moment for health care in San Diego County as two significant partnerships officially took effect in North County, bringing together Tri-City Medical Center and Sharp HealthCare in Oceanside and Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health in Escondido and Poway.

5 Things To Know: HCAI Publishes Workforce Program Update

The Department of Health Care Access and Information has shared an update with upcoming deadlines for key workforce programs, including:

Aug. 3 – Song-Brown Primary Care Residency Grant Program application closes

Aug. 12 – Song-Brown Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Grant Program application opens

Sept. 15 – California State Loan Repayment Program application closes

5 Things To Know: CalHHS Releases Recordings on OBBBA Impacts, Rural Health Transformation Program

The County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting two virtual town halls to review the Prehospital Notification Pilots; each town hall will share background information, provide brief demonstrations of each platform, solicit high-level pilot feedback, and answer questions. These events are an opportunity for all EMS system participants — including hospital emergency...

5 Things To Know: CalHHS Releases Recordings on OBBBA Impacts, Rural Health Transformation Program

The County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting two virtual town halls to review the Prehospital Notification Pilots; each town hall will share background information, provide brief demonstrations of each platform, solicit high-level pilot feedback, and answer questions. These events are an opportunity for all EMS system participants — including hospital emergency...

Honoring Service, Community, and Care This Fourth of July

As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, we are reminded that this holiday represents more than parades, barbecues, and fireworks. At its core, the Fourth of July reflects our nation’s enduring commitment to service, shared responsibility, and strengthening the communities we call home.